Match Details:
The 52nd match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2020-21 season will be played between Sydney Sixers and Hobart Hurricanes at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne.
This match will start at 1:45 PM IST (7:15 PM local time). It will be live on Sony Sports Network and live streaming is available on Sony LIV.
Preview:
The defeat against Perth Scorchers has reduced Hobart Hurricanes’ chances of making it to the playoffs significantly, but two consecutive should be enough to get them in the top 5. Currently sitting seventh, the Hurricanes have won 6 of their 12 games.
What will work against them is the fixtures, as they will take on the most intimidating team from this competition in their next game. Sydney Sixers have been almost flawless and have won 8 of their 12 games. They are justifiably sitting at the first position – a place they wouldn’t want to let go of.
SIX vs HUR Weather Report for Match 52:
Even during the evening, the temperature will be as high as 35 °C here in Melbourne. There are only 20% chances of precipitation.
Pitch Report:
The Melbourne Cricket Ground pitch will be slightly inclined towards the batsmen. The team batting first should aim for at least 170 on this ground.
Average first innings score:
168 (Last 3 BBL 2020-21 matches played at the venue)
Record of the chasing teams
Won – 2, Lost – 3, Tie – 0
Injury & Availability News:
(Will be added when there is an update)
SIX vs HUR Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Sydney Sixers:
Josh Philippe (WK), Moises Henriques, James Vince, Daniel Hughes (C), Jordan Silk, Daniel Christian, Carlos Brathwaite, Jake Ball, Jackson Bird, Steve O’Keefe, Ben Dwarshius.
Bench:
Justin Avendano, Ben Manenti, Nick Bertus, Lloyd Pope, Sean Abbott, Jack Edwards, Hayden Kerr, Gurinder Sandhu, Tom Rogers.
Hobart Hurricanes:
D’Arcy Short, Ben McDermott, Dawid Malan, Will Jacks, Peter Handscomb (C), Tim David, Matthew Wade, Nathan Ellis, Scott Boland, Riley Meredith, Sandeep Lamichhane
Bench:
Macalister Wright, Wil Parker, Nick Winter, Tim Paine, Johan Botha, David Moody, Mitchell Owen
SIX vs HUR Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:
Royal Challengers Bangalore have retained Josh Philippe for obvious reasons – the youngster has been on fire in this competition. He has scored 421 runs and can be a good pick for captaincy.
Besides Philippe, Daniel Christian can also be a good captaincy pick from the Sixers. He has scored 182 runs and has picked up 12 wickets.
Moises Henriques did not get a chance to don the Australian kit in the recently completed Test series against Australia, but in the last game, he showed why it was perhaps a bad decision. Henriques scored 56 runs in that game.
D’Arcy Short can find a way back to the IPL, given his consistent all-round performances in the BBL. He has scored 244 runs and has picked up 7 wickets.
Nathan Ellis has been in terrific form with the ball for the Hobart Hurricanes. He has picked up 14 wickets and has an economy rate of just over 8 runs per over.
From the Sixers, Steve O’Keefe should be the first pick from the bowlers. He has picked up 14 wickets and has also maintained an economy rate of less than 7 runs per over.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Daniel Christian, Josh Philippe
Vice-Captain Options – D’Arcy Short, Moises Henriques
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for SIX vs HUR Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Josh Philippe, Ben McDermott
Batsmen – Dawid Malan, Peter Handscomb, Moises Henriques (VC)
All-rounders – D’Arcy Short, Carlos Brathwaite, Daniel Christian (C)
Bowlers – Scott Boland, Nathan Ellis, Ben Dwarshius
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for SIX vs HUR Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Josh Philippe (C), Matthew Wade
Batsmen – Will Jacks, James Vince, Daniel Hughes, Moises Henriques
All-rounders – D’Arcy Short (VC), Daniel Christian
Bowlers – Steve O’Keefe, Riley Meredith, Sandeep Lamichhane
Expert Advice:
If you are looking for a budget pick from the bowlers, Ben Dwarshius should be the ideal choice. The Sixers bowler has picked up 11 wickets and has an economy rate of under 9 runs per over.
Today’s SIX vs HUR Probable Winners:
Sydney Sixers are expected to win this match.
